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Russian Federation: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

In , Russian Federation's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 125,962.00.

That's up 9.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 41,837.07 . Russian Federation ranks #21 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Russian Federation Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
125,962.00
Trough
10,468.00
1-year change
+9.8%
5-year change
+160.9%
+21.1% / yr
10-year change
+420.7%
+17.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin
125,962.0000
114,669.0000
66,373.0000
42,959.0000
44,399.0000
48,282.0000
43,268.0000
38,663.0000
35,366.0000
27,508.0000

About Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin

Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.

Indicator code: SM.POP.ASYS.EOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Russian Federation's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 125,962.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rose 9.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #21 out of 198 countries reporting Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin.
How does Russian Federation's Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin compare to the world average?
The global average for Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2024 was 41,837.07, so Russian Federation is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 49.
What is Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin and how is it measured?
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.ASYS.EO), CC BY 4.0.